French III Class Syllabus

French III Class Syllabus

Instructor: Sarah Shackelford, room 207

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Phone: 513.728.3706 (school) or 513-560-1828 (cell) or

(513) 202-4137(Google voice number; leave a voicemail.)

Targeted Proficiency Level for this class: Intermediate Low

Students can participate in conversations on a number of familiar topics using simple sentences and handle short social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering simple questions.

Resources and Required Supplies: There is no textbook; resource materials are drawn mostly from a wide variety of authentic sources in both print and non-print and you will receive many handouts. You are expected to maintain and bring to class everyday a three ring binder organized in four sections: a) handouts/class notes; b) homework & activities; c) journal; d) reference section. This will be checked regularly. You should also always have available a writing utensil (either pen or pencil, preferably not in red ink).

Evaluation Procedures: Grades are based on demonstrated proficiency; approximately 20% formative (homework completion, activities in class, quizzes) and 80% summative (projects, integrated performance assessments, tests). Daily homework assignments (very short) are graded only randomly for completion; “Choice Homework” will be due every two weeks and will be worth 20 points. Class participation is not graded since it is expected and required in order to meet proficiency targets. Letter grades, based on percentage values, follow the scale outlined by the district.

Scope and Content of the Course:

(Note: This class will be conducted in French to the fullest possible extent.)

• Personal and Public Identities: How are aspects of a person’s identity expressed in various situations? How do language and culture influence individual actions? How are roles of men and women in my culture similar to/different from those in other cultures? Why do some people not adapt well to another culture?(Stereotypes, etiquette, volunteerism, gender issues, taboos, character analysis in literature)
• Families and Communities: What are the characteristics of a community? How is my family part of the community? Who is a hero/heroine to me? Why? Who is a hero/heroine in the target culture? How do I prepare for my work future? (Career Connections)
• Beauty and Aesthetics: How can I critically reflect on art and music? What does its literature say about a culture? How do you analyze a character in literature?
• Global Issues and Challenges: Why do people immigrate? What are the issues? What are the rights of a child? What international initiatives fight poverty? How do we use resources wisely?
• Interdisciplinary/STEM: How do I live a healthy lifestyle? Who are innovators in science and technology? How has the past impacted the present in France and around the world? (health, fitness, science, history)
• Contemporary Life: Is pop culture global, or does it differ from culture to culture? How do current events impact our lives? (entertainment, music, current events)